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RCMP News release Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Erica Nanooch. She was last seen leaving her residence on February 19 at approximately 8:00 p.m. Nanooch is described as: First Nations 5’8” /…

Mac Olsen Express Staff smokyriverexpress.com @SmokyRiverExprs The Falher Pirates hosted the High Prairie Regals on Feb. 15, for the first game of their best-of-seven playoff series. The Pirates had a tough battle, but they managed to win the game…

Lynn Florence Director Smoky River Community Transportation Program Smoky River Community Transportation Program; more than just a Senior’s bus, more than just a medical trip bus, more than just a wheel chair accessible bus – much, much more! The Smoky…

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The SRMHA Midgets hosted the Manning Comets in the evening of Feb. 2 and were victorious, winning 3-1. Dane Gall had a breakaway opportunity at the seven-minute mark of the first period, taking the puck…

The Falher Curling Club held their Farmers Bonspiel this past weekend. It was the last bonspiel for the Falher Curling Club for the season. Watch for a story by Alain Blanchette, the organizer, in the near future. Pictured above is…

Tom Henihan Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs There are few things as quintessentially Canadian as the sugar shack and the processes and celebrations associated with it, in the same way as maple syrup is synonymous with Canada. Before Europeans came to North…

RCMP News release On February 4, 2018 at approximately 10 p.m. the Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) was conducting patrols when they observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel. The Crime Reducation Unit conducted a…

Mac Olsen Express Staff The SRMHA Pirates Peewee team had good luck during the weekend of Feb. 3-4, winning against the Clearview Colts from B.C. first, then against the Grande Prairie Knights, an all-girls team. The Pirates hosted the Clearview…

RCMP News release On Monday, February 5, 2018, RCMP was advised of a large scale theft north of Grande Prairie. During the overnight hours between 1:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., eight vehicles were stolen from the Aureus Energy Services complex.…

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Falher Pirates are moving on to the second round of playoffs after winning four straight games against the Manning Comets in the first round. The Pirates hosted the Comets for game three of their…

Express Staff MARC AUBIN Charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. His case has been adjourned until March 1 for plea in Falher Provincial Court. ERIC ROBIN JOHNSON Charged with forged document and stolen property. Eric Robin Johnson’s case…

Mac Olsen Express Staff @SmokyRiverExprs The Smoky River Regional Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee met in the council chamber at the Town of Falher office in the evening of Feb. 5. Holly Handfield attended for the Rural Health Professional Action…